Help "Jole" to Walk!
Jole is 12 yrs. old, born with optic nerve hypoplasia which has left her legally Blind. She has a hemiparesis, a muscular weakness on her right side and has worn a brace since 3 yrs. old. All Jole wants for Christmas is her own WalkAide which helps Jole to Walk and Improve her Quality of Life. PRICELESS!
Every dollar donated equals a step towards Jole's independence and freedom with the WalkAide. Please make a Donation at https://www.youcaring.com/jolehope-1005360. Jole has partnered with the Freedom to Walk Foundation so Donations Are Tax Deductible. Thank You For Your Giving Heart!
Freedom to Walk Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization established in January 2013 with a primary focus of assisting with funds for the purchase of WalkAides? for children and adults experiencing Foot Drop caused by upper motor neuron injuries or conditions such as: Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, Stroke, Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury, and Traumatic Brain Injury.
Foot Drop is a condition characterized by weakness or paralysis of the muscles involved in lifting the front part of the foot necessary for people to walk. It causes a person to either drag the foot and toes or engage in a high-stepping walk called steppage gait.
WalkAide? is a revolutionary, electronic device which alleviates the symptoms and complications of Foot Drop. When worn on the calf, the WalkAide? sends electric impulses to the affected foot causing the foot and leg to lift and follow through as they would with a natural, unimpaired gait. WalkAide? was designed to restore mobility to those individuals seeking a return to independence.
The WalkAide? is FDA approved, but most insurance companies are denying coverage for the device. With an out of pocket cost of $5,000 per unit, the cost is prohibitive for many who see the WalkAide? as an invaluable opportunity to improve their quality of life.
For more information about the Freedom to Walk Foundation and the WalkAide, go to www.FreedomToWalkFoundation.org.
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